Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up
Barry White
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Baby, baby, baby, baby Uh Oh baby Oh baby (keep on) My baby (keep on doin' it) (Right on) mm-mm-mm (Right on doin' it) You got it together (baby, keep on) Oh, you got it together baby (right on) (Keep on doin' it) gotta get it baby, oh, gotta get it Mm-hmm (my, my, baby, keep on) I swear you got it together baby (keep on, keep on) Whatever, whatever Girl, I'll do it Forever and ever, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah I'll see you through it I've got to keep you pleased in every way I can Gonna give you all of me as much as you can stand Make love to you right now, that's all I want to do I know you need it, girl, and you know I need it, too 'Cause I found what the world is searching for Here, right here, my dear I don't have to look no more And all my days I've hoped and I've prayed For someone just like you Make me feel the way you do Never, never gonna give you up I'm never, ever gonna stop Not the way I feel about you Girl, I just can't live without you I'm never ever gonna quit 'cause Quittin' just ain't my shtick I'm gonna stay right here with you And do all the things you want me to Whatever you want Girl, you got it And whatever you need I don't want to see you without it You've given me much more than words could ever say And oh, my dear, I'll be right here until my dying day I don't know just how to say all the things I feel I just know that I love you so and it gives me such a thrill 'Cause I found what this world is searching for Here, right here, my dear I don't have to look no more And all my days I've hoped and I've prayed For someone just like you Make me feel the way you do I'm never, never gonna give you up I'm never, ever gonna stop Stop the way I feel about you Girl, I just can't live without you I'm never ever gonna quit 'cause Quittin' just ain't my shtick Gonna stay right here with you Do all the things you want me to Whoa, I'm never gonna give you up I'm never, ever gonna stop All the things I feel about you Girl, I just can't live without you I'm never ever gonna quit 'cause Quittin' just ain't my shtick
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Written by: Barry White
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up" by Barry White is a typical representation of the Soul, Disco, and R&B genres.
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Album FactThe song is included in Barry White's album, "Stone Gon,'" which was released in 1973.
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Chart Performance"Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up" reached number 2 on Billboard's R&B singles chart and number 7 on the pop singles chart in the United States.
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Songwriter InformationThe song was written and produced by Barry White himself, thus showcasing his multi-talented contributions to the music industry.
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Critical Acclaim"Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up" is considered one of Barry White's classics, regularly played on old school R&B / Soul radio stations.
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Song DurationThe extended album cut is noted for its length and grandeur, clocking in at around 7 minutes and 57 seconds.
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Musical CompositionThe song is known for its intimate and sultry vibe, filled with string arrangements and a bassline that would become hallmarks of Barry White's sound.
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Cover Versions"Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up" has been covered and sampled by several artists throughout the years, emphasizing its influential impact.
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Award RecognitionIn 1974, the song helped Barry White earn a Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
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LegacyMore than 40 years since its release, "Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up" remains a staple in R&B music, often used in movies and TV shows to evoke the era of the '70s.
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Pop Culture UsageThe song was featured in some popular films like "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," establishing itself further within pop culture.
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Alternate VersionsThe song has a shorter version that was edited for radio play, which is around 4 minutes and 50 seconds long.
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Commercial Success“Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up” helped Barry White’s album “Stone Gon’” to reach No. 2 on Billboard’s R&B album chart.
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Video ReleaseThe video for "Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up" was released in the early 70s, cementing Barry White's image as a sensual, intimate performer.
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UK Chart FactWhile it performed excellently on the U.S. charts, "Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up" fared less well in the U.K., peaking at No. 14 on the singles chart.
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